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 Cradle of Liberty, Los Altos, Ca Posted by:  WalruZ
N 37° 22.571 W 122° 07.182
10S E 577938 N 4136968
A monument to all who have worn the uniform...
Waymark Code: WM1Q5J
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2007
Views: 73
In Stroup Park, Los Altos California, is this large memorial to those who have served the United States in uniform...
the statue is of a serviceman holding a baby which represents Liberty, wrapped in the flag of the United States.
It's identified as the Cradle of Liberty, a memorial which honors all who wore the uniform of the United States, from the Revolutionary War onward.
The memorial was created by Rebecca Joy Truman and dedicated in 1998.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: all who wore the uniform of the United States
Marker Text:
CRADLE OF LIBERTY
This Memorial honors all who wore the uniform of the United States from the Revolutionary War onward. Beneath the base of the statue lie rocks from the hallowed battle grounds of Valley Forge, Gettysburg, Pearl Harbor, Corregidor, Guadalcanal and Tarawa.
This soldier is holding a child wrapped in the Revolutionary flag - the flag that represents the hopes and dreams that the men and women of the United States have for so long fought. The child whose name is Liberty is reaching for the soldier knowing that she needs his protection to survive. The soldier's footing is on solid rock, one foot forward, representing our nation's step into the future.
The soldier has no name because he represents all veterans, regardless of gender, race or creed. His bandaged right hand reflects part of the price that liberty demands. The soldier has a firm grasp on the baby because Liberty rests within the arms of our men and women who have so valiantly offered their lives to preserve our freedom and our nation.
Date of dedication: July 4, 1998
Who Put it Here?: Veterans Memorial Association of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills
Description of Memorial:
Redwood trees tower over the statue in a far corner of Stroup park. The statue is much larger than life and very impressive.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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